Nuggets may already have a second Peyton Watson waiting in the wings

Nov 19, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesJulian Strawther has been on a bit of a heater for the last two-plus weeks. His recent run couldn't have come at a better time for the Nuggets, who will be without up-and-coming young star Peyton Watson for at least the next four weeks while he recovers from a grade 2 hamstring strain. Just another in a long line of terrible luck for the Nuggets.

Over his last eight games, Strawther, the third-year wing from Gonzaga, is averaging 10.5 points per game,…